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Temple Gohonzon Hanging Scroll from Japan

Large format rice paper Gohonzon scroll for Nichiren temple main halls, featuring complete Lotus Sutra mandala. Used in public religious services and ceremonies. Specifically provided for under HTS 9810.00.95.00 religious scrolls provision.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide temple invitation letter specifying installation date and ceremony details

• Include customs bond if required for institutional religious imports

• Document scroll dimensions and mounting specifications for verification